tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67562578192805868212015-07-09T21:46:37.469-07:00Twinkle and TwineRebekahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01141821196393237481noreply@blogger.comBlogger74125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6756257819280586821.post-74594170699840319362015-05-31T21:02:00.000-07:002015-05-31T21:02:29.583-07:00Grace...Through the Gift of a Dirty Diaper
I hope you don't mind a departure from my regular crafty content, but today I thought I would share a little anecdote that I wrote recently...
I was on a roll this morning. We were in Michigan this past weekend, in the Eastern time zone, so my internal clock hasn't quite adjusted back to Pacific time. I got up at 5:00 am and decided to take advantage of my early rising by getting a shower, a Rebekahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01141821196393237481noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6756257819280586821.post-64837894182555417652015-04-26T23:48:00.000-07:002015-05-04T09:57:54.815-07:00Finished Quilt: Coral & Yellow Quilt As You Go
You know that feeling you get when you create a project that is the perfect combination of your favorite things? A warm, fuzzy, jubilant, happiness...that is how this quilt makes me feel.
You may remember when I started this coral & yellow quilt a few years ago. The quilt has been complete for a while now, but I realized that I never posted any photos of the finished product...Rebekahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01141821196393237481noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6756257819280586821.post-85182588151349442952015-04-16T02:00:00.000-07:002015-05-04T09:58:06.798-07:00Tutorial: Twine Wrapped Photo Frame
With Mother's Day is right around the corner it's the perfect time to whip up one of these stylish twine wrapped photo frames! The twine wrapping technique is simple and the results are beautiful.
This is a great project to do with a bunch of friends, because it doesn't require too much concentration and the frame can be completed in a single evening. So invite your friends over and let's Rebekahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01141821196393237481noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6756257819280586821.post-72978999215977453112015-04-13T02:00:00.000-07:002015-04-13T02:00:08.027-07:00Tutorial Page Makeover!
Twinkle and Twine's tutorial page just got a makeover! Woo-hoo! The blog's tutorial photo index now includes all of my tutorial projects arranged into three categories: sewing, jewelry, and miscellaneous. The best part of all is that the new format will be much easier to maintain, so I can easily keep it up to date (here are links to the html code and instructions for any bloggers who may be Rebekahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01141821196393237481noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6756257819280586821.post-10445954648217729362015-04-10T06:57:00.000-07:002015-05-04T09:58:16.177-07:00As I Was Saying...Cue crickets chirping and envision me running around your screen with a big feather duster, cleaning the cobwebs off of this place...
The blog has been quiet for a while and I've been itching to start writing again. I've been meaning to resume posting for several months now, but I've been hung up on trying to figure out what to say to break the silence. My husband suggested that I re-enter the Rebekahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01141821196393237481noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6756257819280586821.post-36262480198374027312014-02-06T08:34:00.000-08:002015-04-26T23:56:56.502-07:00She's Here!
Meet the newest member of our family!...She arrived a few weeks ago and has been filing our lives with joy ever since! (I've decided not to post her name on the blog for safety and privacy reasons, so I'll be referring to her as "Baby Girl" when I write about her.)
Being a mother is not easy, but it is definitely the best job ever. It has challenged me in ways that I didn't expect to be Rebekahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01141821196393237481noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6756257819280586821.post-41619161533727178842013-11-12T06:24:00.000-08:002013-11-12T06:24:03.854-08:00Big News!
You may have noticed that things have been a bit quiet around here the past few months. What you may not know, is that there has been something brewing behind the scenes...
Andrew and I are expecting our first baby in the middle of January!
We are so excited and so thankful to the Lord for this incredible gift He has blessed us with. We are having a girl and I couldn't be more thrilled. :)
Rebekahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01141821196393237481noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6756257819280586821.post-30404150615550930492013-08-29T06:33:00.001-07:002013-08-29T06:33:31.079-07:00Needle Felting Fun
My mom recently picked up a needle felting kit for this cute chickadee ornament when she was on vacation this summer. Neither of us had done needle felting before, so it was a fun introduction to a new crafting technique. I unfortunately didn't take any photos of the process of making this ornament, but if you're looking for a helpful tutorial to get you started with needle felting, I'd Rebekahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01141821196393237481noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6756257819280586821.post-73901302004883135082013-07-03T16:26:00.000-07:002013-07-03T16:26:34.689-07:00Finished Products: Red, White, and Blue Quilt
Happy Fourth of July! in honor of this special patriotic holiday, I thought I would share with you a red, white, and blue quilt that I recently completed as a gift for my Mother-In-Law's birthday. I wanted to showcase the bold graphic patterns of the fabrics that I chose for this quilt, so I designed the blocks with large rectangles in a subway tile pattern.
I used my favorite Rebekahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01141821196393237481noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6756257819280586821.post-81040801028187357682013-05-16T06:36:00.000-07:002013-05-16T06:36:18.610-07:00Pinspiration: Hammered Wire and Bead Earrings
I recently found this tutorial by Rebecca from My Girlish Whims while browsing Pinterest. Rebecca was inspired to make these beautiful hammered wire hoop earrings with beads after seeing a similar pair at Anthropologie. Up until I followed her tutorial to make these earrings, I had done very little jewelry work with wire and I had never experimented with hammering wire. I was surprised that Rebekahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01141821196393237481noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6756257819280586821.post-72179536859081782052013-04-12T02:00:00.000-07:002013-04-12T02:00:00.778-07:00Sweet Southern Boy Baby Shower
Today I am super excited to participate in a virtual baby shower for my dear friend, Nikki! Even though this is a "virtual" shower, Nikki is not just my "virtual" friend. She and I met about 5 years ago when we were both living in Illinois. We attended the same church and Andrew and I were in a small group with Nikki and her husband, Ben. Nikki was one of the first professional bloggers Rebekahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01141821196393237481noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6756257819280586821.post-42983948384934407632013-04-08T00:11:00.000-07:002013-04-08T00:11:30.889-07:00Bridal Blooms
Spring is here and wedding season is upon us! Over the past few months I've had the joy of helping out with a couple of weddings and a wedding shower, so I'm excited to share some wedding-themed posts in the coming weeks.
Today I have some gorgeous wedding flower eye candy to share with you...
My brother-in-law was married last November and my mother-in-law offered to Rebekahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01141821196393237481noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6756257819280586821.post-52965931411843350122013-03-11T20:01:00.002-07:002013-03-11T20:01:59.693-07:00DIY Vintage Button Earrings
Don't you love it when you stumble upon a project that is super easy to make, yet looks like a million bucks when it's done?! A couple months ago my mom and I went to a quilt show where we saw a vendor selling some gorgeous vintage button earrings. I loved the idea of turning beautiful buttons into earrings and since I recently acquired a large jar of old buttons, I decided to make some myselfRebekahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01141821196393237481noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6756257819280586821.post-86076960655653326172013-03-02T15:29:00.000-08:002013-03-02T15:29:07.214-08:00Pinspiration: Crocheted Owl Hats
I've mentioned before how much I love Pinterest. It is a great source of inspiration for me and I always seem to find new ideas and projects to try while browsing the endless "pins." This post is about one such "Pinspiration." I plan to share more posts like this one from time to time, in the hope that these pins might inspire you too. :)
Several months ago I stumbled upon this adorable Rebekahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01141821196393237481noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6756257819280586821.post-3704647125539152012013-02-13T05:54:00.000-08:002013-02-13T05:54:12.870-08:00Tutorial: Peek-A-Boo Heart Pouch
Valentine's Day is such a fun holiday. I love hearts, candy, and the colors pink and red...and I especially love having a reason to give sweet little treats and gifts to family and friends.
I was recently inspired to make these heart bags and after a couple of prototypes and a few tweaks, I'm really excited about how simple this project actually is. These pouches have a fun little heart-shapedRebekahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01141821196393237481noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6756257819280586821.post-41894658908607659942013-01-18T06:42:00.000-08:002013-02-13T05:55:38.382-08:00DIY Upcycled Gift Tags
I love giftwrap and wrapping supplies. One of my favorite things about giving someone a gift is thinking about how to wrap it in a beautiful and creative way. My Mother-In-Law is also a giftwrap lover...In fact, this year, in a funny coincidence, we discovered that we both gave each other gift wrapping supplies as part of our Christmas gifts. :) Our family laughs every year because we get as Rebekahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01141821196393237481noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6756257819280586821.post-1236432674702161912013-01-09T06:01:00.000-08:002013-02-13T05:56:42.013-08:00Most Popular Tutorials of 2012Where has the time gone?! It's hard to believe that I've been blogging for nearly a year and a half. I'm so grateful to each of you who read Twinkle & Twine, comment on posts, and try out my tutorials. You are such an encouragement to me!
2012 was a great year for Twinkle & Twine so today I thought I'd share with you a round up of the top 5 most popular tutorials from the past year (I intended Rebekahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01141821196393237481noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6756257819280586821.post-64699917250483596662012-12-10T06:35:00.000-08:002013-02-13T05:57:28.701-08:00Tutorial: Fabric Puff Ornament
We had a great time last week at the San Diego craft night and book signing with Marisa Lynch from New Dress a Day (BTW, those of you who live in the San Diego area should visit Kettle Coffee and Tea and try out their delicious drinks and treats, yum!). Next week Marisa will be posting about the event and sharing lots of photos, so stay tuned!
For those of you who couldn't make it to Rebekahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01141821196393237481noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6756257819280586821.post-60107261328195315662012-11-30T19:57:00.000-08:002013-02-13T05:58:33.252-08:00San Diego Craft Night & Book Signing with New Dress a Day!
You're invited to a craft night and book signing party (Tuesday, December 4th) with Marisa Lynch of New Dress a Day! Join us as we hang out with Marisa, enjoy tasty drinks and pastries, and create one-of-a-kind ornaments from thrifted fabric. If you live in the San Diego/Orange County area, you won't want to miss it!!!
Event Details:
Registration: Eventbrite.
Crafting, 6pm: $10 to makeRebekahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01141821196393237481noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6756257819280586821.post-31365165030844371872012-11-20T10:40:00.000-08:002012-11-20T10:46:50.946-08:00Recipe: Apple Cinnamon Snack Mix
I was recently at an event where my friend, Lindsay, served this super-scrumptious apple cinnamon snack mix. It is the perfect treat for both fall and winter events (or any time really!). I asked Lindsay if I could share the recipe with you and she graciously agreed. If you're looking for one more treat to share with your guests on Thanksgiving or Christmas, this is the perfect recipe. Serve Rebekahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01141821196393237481noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6756257819280586821.post-39902514557697277772012-11-09T04:00:00.000-08:002012-11-09T06:35:20.740-08:0010 Tips for Photographing Sunrises and Sunsets
Today I have a guest post to share with you, written by my dad. My love of photography is definitely the result of my dad's passion for the art form. My dad has been taking beautiful photographs since before I was born. He has the winning combination of an artistic eye and a technical mind which allows him to create beautiful compositions while utilizing the functions of his camera. Since Rebekahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01141821196393237481noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6756257819280586821.post-75842854030363997292012-11-06T23:49:00.000-08:002013-04-08T00:14:14.069-07:00TWENTY - NINE
I recently celebrated my 29th birthday...so weird. As a child I remember thinking that 30 sounded so old. But now I'm only one year away and I really don't feel that old at all.
Andrew is a little older than me, so his 30th birthday is rapidly approaching. Last year, when he turned 29, he made a list of 30 things to do before he turns 30. He's been steadily working his way through the list,Rebekahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01141821196393237481noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6756257819280586821.post-72950318814781642182012-10-06T10:24:00.000-07:002012-11-11T13:44:09.828-08:00Tutorial: Ribbon and Pearl Stretch Bracelets
Last night the women's group at my husband's seminary held a craft night. Everyone was given the option of bringing their own craft or participating in a group craft. I helped to plan the event and was responsible for picking the group craft and preparing the materials. After contemplating a few ideas and gathering inspiration from Pinterest, I decided that these bracelets would be perfect. Rebekahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01141821196393237481noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6756257819280586821.post-56062559990645065572012-09-16T13:50:00.000-07:002012-09-16T13:50:51.571-07:00Quilt-As-You-Go Scrappy Baby QuiltWhen I found out that some of our very good friends were pregnant with their first baby I decided to make a quilt for them. I know I've mentioned before how much I love the quilt-as-you-go method, so I knew immediately that was the method I wanted to use. They are having a boy, so I decided to make a scrappy style quilt incorporating a lot of plaid and neutral fabrics.
Our friends love natureRebekahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01141821196393237481noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6756257819280586821.post-12189647727920742122012-09-08T10:15:00.002-07:002012-09-09T07:11:14.783-07:00DIY Faux Potted Orchid
This post could also be titled, "how to fix the orchid you accidentally killed," because that is exactly what I did. Andrew gave me a beautiful, living, potted orchid for my birthday last year. I found the perfect place for it on the dresser in our bedroom. I watered it weekly...for a while...and then gradually forgot that the lovely flowers needed my attention, until they were no longerRebekahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01141821196393237481noreply@blogger.com1